Undergarments – 18th Century

boning my 18th century stays

This set of 18th century undergarments consists of a chemise, a pair of stays, a petticoat and a bumpad (that is far too small and needs to be redone…).

sketch for 18th century stays
finished pettycoat 18th century
finished bumpad 18th century
18th century undergarments worn

Chemise

  • Completed: August 2017
  • Material: Cotton, white polyester trim and light blue satin ribbon
  • Pattern: Self-drafted

Stays

  • Completed: August 2017
  • Material: Base layer of white cotton, top layer of polyester jaquard, light blue satin ribbon, steal & plastic boning
  • Pattern: Self-drafted

Petticoat

  • Completed: August 2017
  • Material: Cotton, white polyester trim and light blue satin ribbon
  • Pattern: Self-drafted

Bumpad

  • Completed: August 2017
  • Material: Cotton, light blue satin ribbon, stuffed with leftovers
  • Pattern: Self-drafted

Blogposts

detail decoration of 18th century petticoat
Sewing 18th Century Undergarments Part 1
back view of finished 18th century stays
Sewing 18th Century Undergarments Part 2

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